ILVE Nostalgie Gas Hob with Cast Iron Grids and Brass Burners

A gas hob transfers heat directly from flame to pan, giving instant control over cooking temperature. The flame surrounds the base of the pan, spreading heat evenly and responding at once when the knob is turned. This direct method suits high-output cooking where timing and precision matter, letting the chef adjust from a rolling boil to a gentle simmer in seconds.

The hob is operated by placing a pan on one of the cast iron grids, turning the corresponding knob to ignite the burner electrically, then adjusting the flame to the desired level. The safety valve cuts the gas supply if the flame goes out, preventing leaks. Each burner is sized for a different task: the smallest for delicate sauces, the medium for everyday cooking, and the largest double-crown burner for high-volume searing or wok work.

Construction is heavy-duty: cast iron grids support heavy pans without warping, while the burners themselves are brass with a non-stick nanotechnological coating that resists carbon build-up. The hob fits into a worktop cut-out of 83.5 x 47.5 cm and occupies a footprint of 860 x 500 mm, leaving space for adjacent appliances without crowding.

Controls are knobs, one per burner, that adjust the flame infinitely from low to full. The electric ignition removes the need for a separate lighter, and the safety valve adds protection against accidental extinguishing.

The power ratings indicate the maximum gas load each burner can draw: the smallest at 1.8 kW, the medium at 3 kW, and the largest double-crown at 4.3 kW. These figures determine the speed at which the hob can bring a pan to temperature and the volume of food it can handle at once. The 860 x 500 mm footprint shows the space the hob will occupy on the worktop, while the 83.5 x 47.5 cm cut-out gives the dimensions needed for installation.

Cleaning involves lifting off the cast iron grids and wiping the brass burners with a damp cloth; the non-stick coating helps prevent food residue from sticking. The grids can be washed separately if needed. The hob is a single model with no variants listed.